Successful palliative treatment of an inoperable giant squamous skin cancer: a case report

A 63-year-old male patient with locally advanced stage giant squamous cell skin cancer in the back was admitted to our clinic. He was treated by radiotherapy with palliative intent and achieved a nearly complete response. However, the tumor recurred 3 times after various palliative treatments (surgery, chemotherapy). The tumor finally progressed and the patient died 28 months after his first admission to the clinic. We present this case because of the unexpectedly excellent response to radiotherapy and achievement of successful palliation with other treatment modalities.